Increased reward available for information in Monocacy Fabrication arson in Bethlehem

Authorities have increased a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever started a fire last month at Monocacy Fabricators in Bethlehem.

Lehigh Valley Crime Stoppers is offering $2,000 to anyone who has information about the arson that leads to an arrest, according to a news release issued Wednesday.

That reward is in addition to $1,000 offered by fire officials for information about the blaze.

The March 26 fire destroyed a large portion of the metal fabrication plant along Mauch Chunk Road. Authorities have given few details about the investigation, but said last month the two-alarm blaze was ruled an arson.

Anyone with information can call Lehigh Valley Crime Stoppers at 1-800-426-TIPS or the fire marshal's office at 610-865-7143.